Are Garden and Domestic Polytunnels The Same Thing?

People use the terms garden polytunnel and domestic polytunnel interchangeably. But, did you know they actually refer to different types of polytunnel?

 

What's The Difference?

A garden polytunnel refers to the smaller polytunnels suitable for a back garden. Due to its smaller size, it is also sometimes called a hobby polytunnel. Compared to a garden polytunnels, a domestic polytunnel is slightly larger and provides significantly more growing space. While it is a far cry from the size of a commercial polytunnel, a domestic polytunnel is well-suited allotments, hobby farms, schools or restaurants. In fact, anywhere that aims to grow a steady supply of mixed crops for consumption.

 

Size Matters

One of the best features of a polytunnel is how easy they are to customise and extend if required. The starting width for a polytunnel is 6ft, and the minimum length is 8ft. This would be a small garden polytunnel that can easily fit into most garden spaces. The maximum size is 16ft by 32ft, and this would be a sizable domestic polytunnel. There are plenty of sizing options in-between, and larger polytunnels are also possible, but this is getting into Commercial Polytunnel territory.

 

Quality Materials

There is no difference in the way garden and domestic polytunnels work. Size is the only difference. PolytunnelsRus only stocks quality polytunnels from leading manufacturers, so all our tunnels use the same materials and offer the same range of covering options regardless of size. Occasionally some vendors will use inferior materials on a garden polytunnel so avoid cheap online offers. You might get a season out of them but not much more.

 

Extended Growing Season

All polytunnels allow you to extend the growing season well into early winter and keep the soil warmer so you can start planting in early spring. A polytunnel offers excellent protection from the elements and, provided it receives sufficient sunshine; you should be able to grow plants that would typically struggle outdoors. You can also use your polytunnel to protect plants over winter. However, depending on your location, you may need to invest in a frost blanket or smaller cloche covers inside your polytunnel.

 

Customised Polytunnel Solutions

The team of experts at PolytunnelsRus can recommend the best polytunnel to meet your growing needs. We'll make sure you get the right size and the correct covering as well as any accessories such as heating, shelving or raised garden beds. We stock a range of different manufacturers so we can cater to your budget and any specific growing requirements. All come with a manufacturer's warranty and are suitable for DIY installation. Alternatively, if you would rather have a professional build your polytunnel, you can use our premium installation service.

 

Polytunnels aren't just for growing. Not only do we offer garden and domestic polytunnel kits, but we can also provide bespoke designs. A polytunnel is versatile and easy to customise for different uses. Some examples of uses other than gardening include chicken coup, storage area or a pool enclosure.

 

For more information or assistance planning your polytunnel, contact the team at PolytunnelsRus today.